One of the most challenging things to do by anybody is to write death tributes for one’s beloved ones. Unfortunately, I have been saddled to do this ugly job even against my will. But what can one do when confronted with this kind of task ? keep silent in the face of such troubling emotion? It is unthinkable.

Nigeria the Beautiful, a dance drama written by Odia Ofeimun and directed by Felix Okoro was, last Saturday, performed at the Muson Centre, Lagos as part of the Hornbill Circle of six dance dramas aimed at re-energizing the Nigerian stage.

The play, Dance of Fury, written by Feyi Abiodun- Oyeniyi and published by Feyisam (Publishing) Ventures Limited, Ikeja, Lagos is a story that demonstrates the author’s firm belief in the rights of women, particularly the girl-child and widow who are often victims of obnoxious cultural and traditional practices in our society.

Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya is a household name in Nigeria’s creative industry. He is one of the most documented and oldest practising Nigerian artists. The renowned printmaker, painter and sculptor who is also the founder of Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation (BOF) has exhibited in leading galleries across the globe, including the famous Tate Modern London, National Museum of African Art of the Smithsonian Institute, in Washington DC etc.

Depression is hardly an issue anyone is interested in talking about in this part of the world how much more, publishing a whole book on the issue yet, it is ravaging Nigerians especially, the cream of the society.

AT the 2012 Arts Stampede organized by the Committee For Relevant Arts (CORA) held last Sunday at Freedom Park, Lagos, it was torrents of accolade for veteran artist, Bruce Onabrakpeya who turned 80. The man reputed as the most published and publicized artist in Nigeria was the subject of the stampede which was organized as part of activities to mark his 80th birthday and in recognition of his impeccable contribution to the promotion and preservation of Nigeria’s rich heritage as well as African art and culture.

SECURITY of lives and property of the citizens is the number one priority of every government and it is on that basis that different government created diverse security outfits for that purpose. And since the creation of the different forces,like the Police, SSS, army etc they have been doing everything possible to meet the security challenges.

THE name, calabash is a derivative of the French word, ‘Calebasse’. It is defined as a tropical American tree (Cresenctia cujete) of the bignonia family or its large gourd-like fruits. Calabash and gourd are often used interchangeably. The calabash is simply the dried hollow shell of a gourd used for household utensils.

The diplomatic excellence and the strategies adopted in reversing the strained relationship occasioned by Nigeria’s military dictatorship and getting America to smile to Nigeria once more, thereby quickening the march to democratization, will remain in Africa’s book of diplomacy for the benefits of present and future generations.

Azuka Onwuka, a graduate of English from University of Nigeria, Nuskka is versatile writer, who feels at ease writing on literature, language, business or politics. His flair for writing started during his University days. Onwuka, who has authored two books recently published his first novel titled Wings of the Night. In this interview with Sunday Art, the young author talks about why it took him many years to publish the novel and other sundry issues.